Focusrite ISA 428 MkII Microphone Preamp

Now in its second generation, the ISA 428 Mk II incorporates four of Focusrite's renowned mic pres in a simple-to-operate 2U enclosure, placing four mic preamps, instrument inputs and line ins at your fingertips. The original Focusrite mic pre was designed to suit the microphones of the time; today's model makes one small change, adding three additional input impedances to the classic ISA110 setting, allowing you to match any microphone, old or new, and access a wide range of sounds, from the character and warmth of a vintage mic to the clear transparency of a modern design. Or you can experiment and bring out just the qualities you want.In addition to the mic inputs, there are four front-panel instrument inputs making the ISA428 Mk II ideal for overdubs in the control room with no need for a DI box. On the back: four line inputs and switchable insert points on each channel to allow routing via external signal processors. There's also a versatile, vintage design variable high-pass filter to control what's going on at the bass end. And finally… accurate, 6-LED meters to tell you exactly what's going down. Optionally available for the ISA428 Mk II is a precision eight-channel A-D converter with 122dB dynamic range and superb jitter performance – ideal for simple interfacing with your DAW. Features Four ISA series transformer-based preampsISA series mic preamps have been the producers' choice on countless hit records over the last two decades. Eight-channel optional A-D converterFour additional A-D converter inputs allow eight channels of high quality conversion, with a dynamic range of 122dB and jitter performance below 250 picoseconds. Selectable impedanceIdeal for mic matching or extended microphone creativity. Settings include the 'Vintage ISA110' setting, providing the original focusrite signature sound. Four front panel instrument inputsInstant access on the front fascia - no separate DI box required. Dedicated analogue insert pointsSwitchable insert points are featured on every channel, allowing routing (between preamp and output) through additional external processing. Accurate LED meters for every channelClear metering designed to catch even the fastest and most elusive of transients. Specifications Mic Inputs Frequency response at minimum gain (0dB): -0.35dB at 20Hz and –3dB at 122kHz Frequency response at maximum gain (60dB): –2.5dB at 20Hz and –3dB 103kHz Gain range: 0dB to +60dB in 10dB steps, plus 0dB to +20dB continuously variable trim Maximum headroom: +7.4dBu THD+N: 0.0009% (measured at 1kHz -20dBu input signal, at 30dB gain setting, with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Noise EIN: -126dB (measured at 60dB of gain with 150O termination and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Noise at main output with unity gain: -98dBu (measured with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) SNR: 123dB (relative to max output 25dBu) SNR: 120dB (relative to 0dBFS (+22dBu) CMRR: 88dB. Input Impedance, variable: 600O, 1400O, 2400O, 6800O Line Inputs Frequency Response at unity gain (0dB): -0.3dB at 20Hz and –3dB at 94kHz Gain range: -20dB to +10dB in 10dB steps, plus 0dB to +20dB continuously variable trim Maximum headroom: +25.4dBu THD+N: 0.002% (measured with +4dBu input signal, 0dB gain setting, with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Noise at main output with unity gain: -91dBu (measured with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) SNR: 116dB (relative to max output 25dBu) SNR: 113dB (relative to 0dBFS +22dBu). Input Impedance: 10kO Instrument Inputs Frequency Response at +10dB gain: -0.2dB at 20Hz and 0dB at 200kHz Frequency Response at +40dB gain: -3dB at 20Hz and –3dB at 38.4kHz Gain range: +10dB to +40dB continuously variable Maximum headroom: +11.5dBu THD+N: 0.006% (measured with –20dBu input signal, at minimum gain (+10dB), with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Noise at main output with minimum gain (+10dB): -95dBu (measured with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) Input Impedance = >1MO High Pass Filter Roll off = 18dB per octave 3 pole filter Frequency range: 16Hz to 420Hz (continuously variable, measured at the 3dB down point) Meters 6 LED meter is calibrated 0dBFS = +22dBu (the maximum level which can be correctly converted by the optional internal A/D converter before overload occurs). The meter calibration points are as follows: Meter panel calibration value in dBFS / Equivalent dBu value 0dBFS / +22dBu -2dBFS / +20dBu -6dBFS / +16dBu -12dBFS / +10dBu -18dBFS / +4dBu -42dBFS / -20dBu Front and rear connectivity Analogue Channel Inputs (Inputs 1-4) 4 instrument 1/4 TS jack inputs on front panel 4 microphone XLR inputs on rear panel 4 line 1/4 TRS jacks on rear panel 4 insert return 1/4 TRS jacks on rear panel 4 ADC XLR inputs on rear panel Analogue Audio Outputs (Outputs 1-4) 4 line XLR outputs on rear panel 4 insert send 1/4 TRS jacks on rear panel Other I/O IEC power input connector 100Vac – 240Vac Front Panel Indicators 8 output meters, 6 segment 4 30-60 mic gain range selection indicator 4 +48V phantom power indicator 4 Phase indicator 4 Insert In indicator 4 Filter In indicator 4 Input selection indicators (Mic, Line, Inst) 4 Z In microphone input impedance selection indicators (Low, ISA110, Med, High) Clock select indicators (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192) Ext clock indicators (Lock, Word clock, 256X) Weight 5.5kg 12.2lbs Dimensions (W x H xD) 480mm (W) x 88mm (H) x 280mm (D) 19 (W) x 3.5 (H) x 11 (D)